Welcome to the latest edition of the Social Capital Newsletter. Social Capital is an intangible asset at the heart of a new and dynamic view of success, one that is changing business and the world as we know it. The foundation of a Social Capital company is a focus on people--employees, customers, and in the community. And that focus isn't only confined to our own planet. In "STAR Harbor Academy Proves The Sky Is Not The Limit," you can get a glimpse of how the organization's founder Maraia Tanner is orchestrating the "democratization of space" as a provider of space flight training for the commercial industry--and a vision of enabling the "average Joe or Jane" to fly. Read on for an inspiring example of what Social Capital leadership is likely to look like in the years ahead. 

Founder Maraia Tanner shares what capitalism can do to open up opportunities in space.

I just spent the last week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas ... Every tech company comes here to launch its most exciting breakthroughs, so it's a great way to see where some of the most brilliant people are focusing their talents.

"The Forgotten Employee Benefit That Pays Off Big Time."
"The Social Capital Reader Favorites For 2022."
"Cultivating Trust As A Leader"

Author Porter Braswell--the CEO and co-founder of Jopwell, a leading career advancement platform for people of color--aims to reinvent the workplace in a more equitable way. In Let Them See You, he offers practical career advice to help young people from diverse backgrounds advance within their organizations, tackling topics like overcoming obstacles, being true to yourself at work, and more. If you're looking for fresh Ideas to invigorate your organization's diversity, equity and inclusion strategies, you'll find this book to be a treasure trove of great ideas. 

Today is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day, and if you're looking to celebrate the holiday year-round, you need the right sandwich maker. We found a green version we love from Greenpan: The Greenlife Waffle and Sandwich Duo ($49.99). Made with a healthy ceramic nonstick surface, it's free of polluting heavy metals like lead and cadmium. And it comes in colors to match every kitchen. For other ideas soon sustainable eating, see "Chipotle's Amazing Recipe For A Better World."

Faith At Work: Talking about religion was once a no-no, especially at the office, but today that perspective has evolved. We look at how Social Capital companies are showing their respect for their teams' faith in this groundbreaking feature. (Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter so you don't miss any stories like this here.)

The most resilient organizations also have the most empathetic supervisors, according to new research. Supervisors' empathy scores were more than 1.4 times higher for companies that showed high resilience compared to those that scored lower, SHRM and GAP International found. This will come as no surprise to Social Capital leaders, who have always cared about their employees and designed their workplaces accordingly. For more inspiration, see "The Secret To Becoming A Caring Leader."

Empathy is a powerful quality in a leader, but many CEOs haven't yet developed this side of themselves. Need a crash course? Start with reading "Edward Jones' CEO Leads With Vulnerability To Unleash The Strengths Of Others."  You'll learn Penny Pennington's powerful strategy for relationship building. 

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